The Polite Perspective

Email is still the business standard, even if your team uses Slack or another internal messaging system all day long. Because it carries a bit more formality, small habits can shape your work reputation. These email etiquette habits help build trust without adding extra work to your day. Keep subject lines clear.  Skip spammy language and overly cute attention grabbers. A straightforward and concise subject line helps your email land the right way. Send emails only to the peo

Gift giving is personal. Once someone is an adult, it becomes less about checking off a wishlist and more about paying attention. When you know someone well enough to pick something they will actually enjoy, that is the real art gift giving. And while I try to stay humble, I am pretty darn good at it. A quick etiquette note. Asking someone for a list can feel a little like saying, “I have not taken the time to notice what you might like.” If you are the selective one and know

Recently, I spent a week in Burlington, Vermont, training with my friends at The Emily Post Institute. As a group of etiquette coaches, we spent hours talking about dining etiquette, and honestly, we could have gone on for days. We were there to learn and to hone our skills to teach others, so in that same spirit, I'm here to help you as you sit down for holiday dinners and throughout the year. When you feel confident at the table, you can stop overthinking every move and act

A couple exchanges rings at a wedding Weddings today look very different than the ones our grandparents had. They tend to be more formal,...

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